Homestead Careers and Pathways Newsletter

Homestead Careers and Pathways Newsletter

“Embrace challenges, for they are opportunities in disguise.”

Issue 7 copy · 09 Jun 2025

In this issue

University Course Options 5 things to think about when looking for a course, On campus or online study – What’s right for you?

TAFE & Alternative Study Options THE GORDON, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Whitehouse Institute of Design, COLLARTS Australian College of the Arts, William Angliss Institute, Kangan Institute, Melbourne Polytechnic, AIT Academy of Interactive Technology, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, AIE Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Online Campus Day, JMC Academy, CDW Studios, Australian Institute of Music, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Richmond Institute (Swinburne), Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (RMIT), Perfect for the sport enthusiast., Carlton College of Sport ( LaTrobe University), YOUR PASSION. YOUR PROFESSION., Photography Studies College

Interstate University Course Options QTAC(QLD), UAC(NSW), UWA (WA), SATAC (SA)

University Opportunities Careers for Young Women in Sport Forum, Elevate Program: Applicant Information Session, Melbourne Open Campus 2025, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science, NYSF STEM Hub, Melbourne, Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science, Experience La Trobe 2025, Business Explorer 2025, Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential, Melbourne, Discover ACU Melbourne: Teaching and Education, Discover ACU Melbourne: Law, Criminology and Business, Tech and Trades Experience Day 2025, Holiday Workshop – Creative Tech, Melbourne, Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Holiday Workshop – Stage & Songcraft, Melbourne, Swinburne Innovation in Action, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Zoos Victoria Careers Expo, 2025 NYSF National Youth STEM Summit, Melbourne Career Expo 2025, Open Day 2025, Open Day 2025, Peninsula, Open Day 2025, Caulfield, Open Day 2025, Warrnambool, Open Day 2025, Clayton, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Open Day 2025, Bundoora, Open Day 2025, Open Day 2025, Shepparton, Open Day 2025, Brunswick, Open Day 2025, City, Open Day 2025, Gippsland, Open Day 2025, Mildura, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Open Day 2025, Footscray Park, Open Day 2025, Geelong, Open Day 2025, Parkville, Open Day 2025, Berwick, Open Day 2025, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Open Day 2025, City Tower, Open Day 2025, Bendigo, Open Day 2025, Ballarat, A day in the life of an optometry student, Open Day 2025, 2026 National Youth Science Forum Year 12 Program

University Open Days Open days: Your ultimate guide to campus visits, 8 ways to a great university open day, 1. Prepare your plan of action, 2. Register for open day, 3. Create a schedule for each open day, 4. Explore the campus, 5. Tour the accommodation, 6. Ask questions, 7. Have a conversation with your parents or carers, 8. Review, Preparing for an open day, Express your interest, The inside track, Get connected, Embrace the unexpected, Hit the clubs

Career EXPOs Zoos Victoria Careers Expo, Melbourne Career Expo, How to make the most of open days and career expos, Know your strengths (and weaknesses), Plan your day, Keep an open mind, Know what’s important to you, Ask about industry connections, Ask as many questions as possible

ATAR Information Adjustment factors explained

What is Early Entry Early entry: Quick facts, Early entry programs: Your fast-track to university offers, Early entry FAQs, When the Early Entry guide is available we will share it with you!

Early Entry University Links

Entry in to Medicine

UCAT & CASPER Testing CASPER TEST, Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online, UCAT

Career Focus Information In this Issue:, How to become an Instructional Designer, 8 jobs for people who love movies, 7 ways volunteering can benefit you

Competitions The ABC Heywire Competition 2025, The 2026 Simpson Prize Competition, Rookie Awards 2025, Torrens University Australia Bright Awards, Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition 2025, Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival 2025, Tax, Super + You Competition, Young ICT Explorers, 2025 National History Challenge, News In My Neighbourhood Competition 2025, 5 reasons to enter competitions

Scholarships and Opportunities Ma & Morley Scholarship Program, Global Footprints Scholarship, UNSW Co-op Program, Bond University Excellence Scholarship, King & Amy O’Malley Trust Undergraduate Scholarship, Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, CoLab Industry Scholarship, Frank Hall-Bentick Education Fund, Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarships, Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship, BUFTA 2025, 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, What you need to know about Co-op Scholarships

School Holiday Workshops Holiday Workshop – Creative Tech, Melbourne, Holiday Workshop – Stage & Songcraft, Melbourne, Swinburne Innovation in Action

Work Experience

Personal Skills

Skills for Work

Health & Wellbeing

Apprenticeship Information CMV Truck & Bus, abbe - Packaging, Apprenticeships & Traineeships, Balancing work, study, and life as an apprentice

Employment Information We have a number of support services we are in contact with at Homestead Senior Secondary College